Drake Blog

When all is quiet in the County and the roaring fire's crackle competes with only the sound of Lake Ontario washing over our shores we can't help but want to curl up with a good book so we asked author Kyo Maclear for her personal booklist.

Memphis Tuesdays is Drake Devonshire's version of open mic night. Once a week, locals and visitors of Prince Edward County gather in the Pavillion and the stage forms to give way to the best (or simply bravest) of PEC talent. The invitation to perform is extended to visitors to the County and lucky for us, the County draws some fantastic company. Read the recap of one special night as Lyn Sullivan of Rosehall Run remembers it!

Luke Siemens is a multidisciplinary artist with a keen interest in architecture and condo-culture. His tongue-in-cheek installation PlyGuy is included in our upcoming group show View Finder at the Drake Devonshire. We caught up with Luke at his studio in Toronto’s west end to talk about his process, interests, and future plans.

The Drake is excited to be working with Rosehall Run on a new house wine and who better to give you the run down than someone who knows the wine barrels inside and out. Kat Nyman of Rosehall Run introduces Flop House.

Pull up a chair because we went to Innit Designs studio in Toronto to chat with founder and principal designer, Paul Yacht, on how the chair of the moment got it's start before making its way to the picturesque setting of the Drake Devonshire!